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Honey Chauhan
on Oct 25, 2024Verified
What is a subspecialty of systematics and is the science of naming and classifying organisms?
A) binomial system of nomenclature
B) taxonomy
C) systems biology
D) cladogram
E) phyla
Taxonomy
The science of classifying organisms into categories such as species, genera, families, etc., based on shared characteristics and genetic relationships.
Systematics
The scientific study of the diversity of organisms and their evolutionary relationships. Taxonomy is an aspect of systematics. See taxonomy.
Binomial
A mathematical expression consisting of two terms joined by a plus or minus sign, or a system of nomenclature involving two names to classify species.
- Recognize the principles of systematics and taxonomy.
Verified Answer
AA
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the principles of systematics and taxonomy.